True Stories at the Athenaeum 2014

David Fleminger and Bart Mendoza performing at the Athenaeum in La Jolla, CA on March 7, 2014

The SceneSD: A.J. Croce Live at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is a review of A.J. Croce's recent concert at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay in San Diego.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/a-j-croce-live-at-humphreys-concerts-by-the-bay

The Shambles Live at Fitzgeralds / Huntington Beach Circa 1995

The Shambles live at Fitzgeralds in Huntington Beach, CA., by B Belinda circa 1995. L-R Mark Zadarnowski, Bart Mendoza, Joel Valder, Kevin Ring

"Zap! Pow! Rock! Comic Art as Album Art" 2016 Bart Mendoza, Batton Lash, William Stout, Mark Habegger and Scott Shaw!

A Photo of the panelists at the "Zap! Pow! Rock! Comic Art as Album Art" panel at the 2016 Comic Fest. L-R Bart Mendoza, Batton Lash, William Stout, Mark Habegger and Scott Shaw! 

Manual Scan Live in the Late 1980's

Manual Scan in the late 1980's. L-R Bobby Allend, Ron Friedman, Bart Mendoza, Kevin Ring

Times of San Diego Concert Previews: Jack White, Molly Hatchet, Spyro Gyra, Joey Harris and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with spotlights on Jack White at The Sound, Melanie C (Spice Girls) at the House of Blues San Diego, The Toga Party Band at Humphreys Backstage Live, Vintage Girl in a Modern World at Golden Island, Power To The People at Queen Bee's Art & Cultural Center with Joey Harris, Riston Diggs and more, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Geoff Tate at The Observatory North Park, Molly Hatchet at The Holding Company, Spyro Gyra at the Belly Up, and the SD/TJ Jazz Festival at the Quartyard
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/09/22/sporty-spice-to-jack-white-san-diegos-list-of-live-music

SDMA winning guitarist Wayne Riker and Bart Mendoza Circa 2015

SDMA winning guitarist Wayne Riker and Bart Mendoza circa 2015, courtesy of Steve Covault

Bart Mendoza Hosting A 2012 Episode of So Cal Showcase

Bart Mendoza hosting an episode of So Cal Showcase circa 2012

True Stories at the Riviera Supper Club Circa 2012

True Stories at the Riviera Supper Club by Sherri Allen

Bart Mendoza Circa 1982

Bart Mendoza circa 1982

Bart Mendoza on the set of Tonight in San Diego

 Bart Mendoza on the set of Tonight in San Diego

Manual Scan's "David May" on Youtube

 Manual Scan's "David May" on Youtube

Manual Scan Instore Record City January 10, 2015

Manual Scan instore at Record City in Hillcrest on January 10, 2015: Bart Mendoza, Kevin Ring, David Fleminger, Tim Blankenship, Jarrod Lucas

True Stories at Rebecca's Coffeehouse

 True Stories at Rebecca's Coffeehouse circa the early 2000's, courtesy of Dennis Anderson

L-R David Fleminger, Danny Cress, Bart Mendoza, Orrick Smith

San Diego New Releases September 2026: Schizophonics, Par Avion, Daring Greatly, Rosie Flores, Pierce the Veil and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is the September round up of new San Diego related releases: "Lots of great music coming out of San Diego this summer! This time out we include new releases from almost monday, Danny Green, Cascade Effect and Smoke & Mirrors Sound System, as well as reissues from Blink 182, 3rd Force and J.J. Cale / Eric Clapton. Plus, new videos! See you round the record stores!"

Read here: https://thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/san-diego-music-release-news-september-2026/

True Stories: 2014 Tonight In San Diego TV Taping

True Stories at their 2014 appearance on much missed talk show, "Tonight In San Diego." They performed "Hearts On Sleeve" and in the outro, a bit of "In Your Arms." 

                                       Mark DeCerbo, Danny Cress, Bart Mendoza, David Fleminger

                                                           Tonight in San Diego Episode 12

New Sounds 1998 at Java Joe's

A photo, originally in the San Diego Union Tribune promoting New Sounds Music Festival 1998, a five-day event held at Java Joe's. 

                               L-R Mark Neill, Dave Doyle, Cindy Lee Berryhill and Bart Mendoza

Concert Previews: A.J. Croce, Peter Hook, Whitney Shay, Earth Wind & Fire, The Rolling Quartz and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with previews of A.J. Croce at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Brandi Carlile at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Rolling Quartz at Music Box, A Tribute to Dorothy Ashby with harpist Tasha Smith Godinez at Dizzy's, Peter Hook & The Light at The Sound, Earth, Wind & Fire at The Balboa Theatre, Whitney Shay at Lou Lou's, Jeff Ousley's Live Music Showcase with The Art Street Boys, Sidetracked, Brianna Grace and the Appian Way Band, the Capital of Craft Beer Fest 2026 with Agent 51 and 80s Resurrection and, Mikan Zlatkovich and Ben Wanicur at the La Jolla Community Center Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/09/15/live-music-this-week-in-san-diego-county/

1983 Reader Ad: Manual Scan, The Trebels, Fish & The Seaweeds and More!

Point Loma night spot, The Syndicate was short lived, but had a lot of great shows, booking mod, garage, metal, and indie bands. This ad ran in the San Diego Reader and features, not only Manual Scan, but also The Trebels, Fish & The Seaweeds , Playground Slap and more!

Eric Clapton & J.J. Cale "Road To Escondido" Reissued by Surfdog Records!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: Details on the expanded reissue of Eric Clapton & J.J. Cale's album "Road To Escondido," reissued by Surfdog Records.
Read here: thescenesd.com/music-scenesd/eric-clapton-j-j-cale-surfdog-expands-road-to-escondido

Bart Mendoza Radio 3 Spain Archive: Bart Mendoza & Co. Super Session

One of Bart Mendoza's appearances on Spanish radio, "Bart Mendoza & Co. Super Session," broadcast on November 12, 2015, has been archived at the Radio 3 website.
Listen here: www.rtve.es/play/audios/sateli-3/sateli3-bart-mendoza-co-manual-scan-shambles-answers-normandie-wilson-true-stories-super-session-11-12-15/3403178/

Photo Drop: At 91X, Staring at the Sun, Adams Ave. Unplugged and BeatlesFair

Assorted photos from 2025 - 2026

Members of Cloud Types, Swive, True Stories and The Andrew McKeag Band visit Lou and TJ at 91X

                                                          Bart Mendoza at The Casbah

At Beatles Fair

Deven Berryhill of The Tourmaliners and Bart Mendoza

Bart Mendoza for the San Diego Hall of Fame

Bart Mendoza at Adams Avenue Unplugged by John Giannini

Jesika Von Rabbit Preview / Interview

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD is a preview, with interview, of Jesika Von Rabbit's show at The Casbah on September 11.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/jesika-von-rabbit-bunnywood-babylon-at-the-casbah

New Series: San Diego Music Voices (Ep2), Features Bart Mendoza, Charles McPherson, Pall Jenkins, Rebecca Jade and Clinton Davis,

Bart Mendoza is included in new series, San Diego Music Voices (Ep2), alongside Charles McPherson, Pall Jenkins, Rebecca Jade and Clinton Davis, documenting San Diego artists from the 1960s-2000s.
Watch here: 

Previews: Meltt, Bobby Rush, Public Image Ltd, The Zeros and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with previews of blues legend Bobby Rush at Music Box, Meltt at the Quartyard, Mar Picao at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, Black Uhuru at the Belly Up, John January at The Harp, Schizophonics side project, Funky But Chic at the Casbah, My Town Fest with The Zeros official, Spice Pistols and more at The Holding Company, Taj Mahal & Keb Mo at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, Public Image Ltd. at the House of Blues San Diego, and So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience at Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego.
Read here: https://timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/09/08/live-music-round-up

Blues Guitarist Johnny Vernazza Complete Discography & TV / Film Appearance Listing

Bart Mendoza recently compiled a comprehensive Johnny Vernazza discography & TV / film appearance listing, including spots on American Bandstand, The Midnight Special and The Sonny & Cher Show
Read here: johnnyvernazzablues.com/discography

Strange Stage Stories: The Strawberry Alarm Clock

This month, Bart Mendoza's Strange Stage Stories column, as seen in the San Diego Troubadour, and detailing moments things don't go according to plan, is an all Strawberry Alarm Clock edition!
Read here: sandiegotroubadour.com/strange-stories-strawberry-alarm-clock

The Dead Kennedys, Alex Bergan, The Charlatans UK, Tijuana No! and More

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with previews of The Charlatans UK at the House of Blues San Diego, Dead Kennedys at The Observatory North Park, The Atlanta Rhythm Section at the Belly Up, the 2-day Pacific Soul Jazz Festival debuts at the Epstein Family Theatre, Gilbert C Castellanos celebrates the evolution of Latin jazz at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park,  "Fools and Friends" gather with Alex Bergan, Gayle Skidmore and many more at the Casbah San Diego, Tijuana No! at Music Box, Sol Sacrifice at Winstons, Sande Lollis says farewell at the Normal Heights United Methodist Church and The (free! all ages!) San Diego International Summer Organ Festival’s Labor Day Classic Rock Concert at Balboa Park's Spreckels Organ Pavillion, with Chloe Lou, Ben Zinn etc. 
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/08/31/this-week-in-live-music

Bart Mendoza by Tami Johnston, Circa the Late 1980's

 Bart Mendoza artwork by Tami Johnston, circa the late 1980's
                                                         

Sande Lollis Farewell Show

Bart Mendoza's latest for the SceneSD: An interview with Sande Lollis on her move from San Diego to Memphis and her upcoming farewell show.
Read here: thescenesd.com/concert-scenesd/sande-lollis-farewell-concert-september-4/

San Diego Music Awards May 6, 2026

Photos from the San Diego Music Awards held at Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay on May 6. Photos courtesy of Dan Chusid, Dennis Anderson, and Marie Hadad. 

Bart Mendoza, Donna Daly, Vania Zamora

                                     Kevin Hellman, George Varga, Bart Mendoza, Ken Rexrode

The Shambles Holiday Inn London 1991

The Shambles on tour 1991, at the Holiday Inn, Marble Arch, London, England. L-R Mark Zadarnoski, David Klowden, Ray Brandes, Kevin Ring, Jon Kanis, Bart Mendoza

Vintage Pic: At 91X 2023

A vintage photo of Brian Witkin of Slack Key Ohana and Bart Mendoza, with 91X-FM Loudspeaker hosts, Lou Niles and Timothy Joseph. Airdate 12/24/2023

Concert Spotlights: Thee Sacred Souls, Sara Petite, Karlos Paez, Brian Levy and More!

Bart Mendoza's latest for the Times of San Diego, with Thee Sacred Souls at Petco Park, Brian Levy at the La Jolla Community Center, Zappa enthusiasts The Stinkfoot Orchestra at Music Box, Steve Knight / The TJ Roots Collective at The Holding Company, Lost 80's Live with The Vapors, Musical Youth, B-Movie, Stacey Q, The Icicle Works and more, Classic Albums Live plays The Beatles "White Album" at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, Karlos Paez of The B-Side Players at Lou Lou's,  Danyavaad And The Shimmy Sisters at Tango Del Rey, Sara Petite at the Belly Up and Ritchie Forever / A Tribute to Ritchie Valens at the Epstein Family Theatre.
Read here: timesofsandiego.com/arts/2026/08/24/thee-sacred-souls-come-back-home

True Stories IPO August 22 Set List

True Stories performed at International Pop Overthrow on August 22 at the Black Cat Bar. The band included Bart Mendoza (vocals, guitar), David Fleminger (keys, lead guitar), Greg Smith (drums), Billy Tisch (horns, percussion) and making her debut with the band, Donna Daly on bass. Here's what the band played:

1) Atlantis (Donovan)
2) In Your Arms
3) There She Goes Again (Velvet Underground)
4) Disingenuously Yours
5) All Sorts
6) Up In The Sky
7) What Do I Get (Buzzcocks)
8) Mystery Dance (Elvis Costello)
9) I Can't Don't Want To Faster